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Cazalea's "Wearing all my watches now" series offers a unique glimpse into a collector's diverse tastes and the personal stories behind each timepiece. This installment, Part 3, focuses on black-dialed watches, many featuring complex complications, providing a rich visual and narrative experience for enthusiasts. Cazalea shares not just the watches, but also the context of his daily life, making the collection relatable and engaging.
The SBGM001 is a notable reference within the Horological Meandering collection, distinguished by its GMT complication. This model was among the early offerings that established the brand's reputation for high-quality finishing and precise mechanical movements, particularly in the realm of practical complications for travelers. It represents a period where the brand was solidifying its design language, blending traditional watchmaking aesthetics with a distinct approach to dial execution and hand design. The integration of the GMT function is executed with clarity, providing a second time zone display without cluttering the dial.
This reference features a stainless steel case, measuring 39.5mm in diameter, which provides a balanced presence on the wrist. It is powered by the automatic caliber 9S56, known for its robust construction and accuracy. The movement offers a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, ensuring durability and scratch resistance, while also providing a clear view of the meticulously finished dial. The caseback is also equipped with a sapphire crystal, allowing for observation of the movement.
The SBGM001 appeals to collectors who appreciate understated design combined with functional complications. Its black dial variant offers a classic and versatile aesthetic, making it suitable for various occasions. As an early GMT model from the brand, it holds a specific place in the lineage of their mechanical offerings and is often sought after by those interested in the evolution of the brand's mechanical watchmaking. The combination of its practical complication and refined execution makes it a significant piece for enthusiasts.
You have been a exemplary collector AND inspiration to me. Merry Christmas!
....when I come back to thinking about adding one. This is a great thread, 100 watches, 10 days. Some would say EPIC!
but luckily not my wife (yet) Yes, I bought both a long time ago in human terms, but just a moment's span of time for a mechanical watch movement. Remember, the IWC comes with an extra century slide (in sealed vial) for a watchmaker to insert to extend its life a few centuries longer!
Really like the look of the MIH - complicated but understated at the same time. Calendar watches are good at shaming you my Master Moon suggested that it was nearly 5 months since I last wrote it. It's now on my wrist for the duration of the holidays. Cheers JML
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